QUOTES
CD Review by IN TUNE INTERNATIONAL Magazine (United Kingdom) http://www.intuneinternational.com/
September 2009 Issue, Page 22
TAEKO: ONE LOVE: Flat Nine Records 101 http://www.jazzpromoservices.com
Here's a ten-song festival by Ms. Fukao that is certain to knock you out. From the first smashing electric tones of "It Could Happen To You" (Burke/Van Heusen) I was whisked away to a musical wonderland. Fortified as she is with a brisk double time and concluding with an original scat, Taeko is ear shattering. She's from Japan and possesses an absolutely finely honed voice with many varied interesting shades. There's an exceptional "Dindi" (Jobim/Oliveria) that's so dramatic you are bound to play the replay button. It's theatre of the highest quality. Her duet with bassist Gaku Takanashi on "I've Never Been in Love Before" (Loesser) is up tempo and most extraordinary. "I Hear a Rhapsody" (Fragos/Backer/Gasparre) is almost taken at an innovative marching beat. It works very well. And then there's "Trav'lin Light" (Mundy/Mercer/Young). Taeko splendidly treats this standard to an emotionally almost standstill. It's a beautiful delicate treatment befitting a great standard.
CD Review by Jazz Improv NY Magazine (May 2008 Issue) { PDF } 21MB
All the best traditions of jazz vocalists are evidenced in One Love.
In addition there is something definitely fresh and new about Taeko Fukao and her music. Whether emoting on a plaintive ballad or livening things up on fast swings and syncopated Latin tunes, Fukao captured the perfect mood and feelings throughout each of the tracks. Both soft-spoken and overpowering, what’s even more impressive is that Taeko Fukao knows when to be which.
George Harris/ALL ABOUT JAZZ, California, March 2008 Issue { PDF } 3.72MB
Japanese vocalist Taeko Fukao has successfully attempted the daunting challenge of bringing the great American songbook back to its native country with a fresh and unique interpretation.
Her sweet and delicate voice has a great range, and keeps everything in tune, as she demurely floats through pristine versions of "It Could Happen To You" and "I Hear A Rhapsody.
Kjell Radio Holstebro
"Thanks a lot for the album, she`s a great singer, the best japanese singer I`ve ever heard." Kjell Radio Holstebro Denmark
Edward Blanco/ http://www.ejazznews.com
Definitely one heck of a jazz singer, Taeko Fukao’s graceful approach to the music leaves quite an impression on “One Love.”
An amazing singer who bills herself as a Japanese songbird, jazz and R&B vocalist Taeko Fukao has been performing and producing charming jazz vocal albums in New York for the past decade.
George W. Carroll: The Musicians' Ombudsman www.cabaretexchange.com
“(Taeko) is a gutsy interpreter of our beloved American Songbook” Amid the strong musical signature of her great jazz trio, chanteuse 'Taeko' takes us on a vocal journey of mainstream jazz.
She delivers her vocalise in a deceptive yet viable manner...Holding our attention while she explores her tunes melodically & harmonically.....
CHRIS SPECTOR, Editor and Publisher C 2008 Midwest Record www.midwestrecord.com
“On the money throughout, jazz vocal fans are sure to enjoy this one.”
TAEKO FUKAO/One Love: In which we find the Japanese songbird staking more of her claim to the Big Apple with a charming set of standards that shows her love of jazz and world sounds.
Taeko's CD "OneLove" has been introduced in Gelgium! {PDF}
blogcritics.com
“A brilliant addition to any music lover’s catalogue” by Jordan Richardson
CD ALBUM
You Taught My Heart to Sing - Recorded 2004 - Total Time: 39:32
1. East of the Sun /2:46 
2. Girl Talk /3:43
3. People Make the World Go Round /4:57
4. You Taught My Heart to Sing /7:51
5. The Way You Look Tonight /3:41
6. I Thought about You /3:03
7. That's All /5:01
8. How Deep Is the Ocean /4:10
9. If You Could See Me Now /4:17
Track 1-8 / Taeko - vocal, Toru Dodo - piano, Ron "Rondew" Monroe - bassguitar, Doug Richardson - drums, Arranged by Doug Richardson
Track 9 / Taeko - vocal, Doug Richardson - piano
Stories Of Life - Recorded 2002 - Total Time: 37:66
1. Old Folks /4:14
2. Body and Soul /6:57
3. My One and Only Love /4:51
4. A Child Is Born /6:02
5. Infant Eyes /6:18
6. Ceora /5:22
7. Softly As In a Morning Sunrise /5:02
Personal / Taeko Fukao - vocals/ Doug Richardson - piano. Arranged by Doug Richardson
Recorded at Astoria Soundworks Studios, New York, September 17, 2002.
Recording Engineer: Kamilo Krate, Photos: Yoshi Ono Produced by Taeko Fukao
TAEKO - Recorded 2002 - Total Time: 22:59
1. Softly As In A Morning Sunrise /3:47
2. Body And Soul /3:32
3. I Didn't Know What Time It Was /3:32
4. Bye Bye Blackbird /3:52
5. Love For Sale /6:02
6. 'S Wonderful /2:11
Personal / Taeko Fukao - vocals/ Tanaka Miyamoto - piano, Gaku Takanashi - Bass/ Doug Richardson - Drums.
Recorded at Sonic Shop NYC, March 1999.
New Album "ONELOVE" : available at/ cdbaby.com, amazon.co.jp
TAEKO FUKAO on "YOUTUBE"